![]() ![]() From not having the language to express big feelings, to her first human friendship, to learning the value of giving, we watch Trixie grow through the years to become a parent herself. ![]() Taken together, these books, are the stories of Trixie coming of age. I have been writing about professional friendships for my new book with Redleaf Press, and I have been wondering, what brings two people together in friendship? Right before confirming my order, I see that there is a third book! This sweet surprise brought with it so much! I was not prepared for how emotionally I would connect to Knuffle Bunny Free! “An Unexpected Diversion”. When my daughter told me there was a Knuffle Bunny Too that my granddaughter Reese loves as much as the original, and it was about friendships, I was so excited! I knew I had to expand my library of children’s books by one more. The story is relatable, simple and at the same time, thought provoking on many levels. ![]() Knuffle Bunny, published in 2004, is a timeless tale of the developing child, as seen through Trixie. The idea of using children’s books with my students to inspire deep thinking, was so intriguing! Children’s books are wonderful prompts for reflection. I first became aware of, Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale when I was teaching a history and philosophy course to early childhood education students. Like, my grandchildren, I love Knuffle Bunny, a floppy stuffed rabbit, featured in a series of books by Mo Willems. ![]()
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